Tumacacori National Monument, Arizona

** "Tumacacori National Monument, Arizona" by the United States National Park Service is a historical overview that illuminates the story of a Spanish mission in Arizona and how it shaped the southwestern United States. Experience life in the late 1600's, while the book details the events that led to the rise and fall of the settlement, starting with Jesuit Father Kino's arrival and going through times of abandonment, change, and eventual preservation. Learn the interesting story of San Jose de Tumacacori along with the struggles of missionaries and native people when faced with political upheaval in the area, from the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767 to the Mexican independence in 1821. Finally, read about the layout of the mission, which includes the church, cemetery, and visitor information, so that you can understand its lasting mark on early American history. **